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Top 5 tips on how to sell your motorbike for the best price

​Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 11:49

No matter the reason why you want to sell your motorbike, you are definitely looking to obtain the best price. For this purpose, you should consider the following tips.

Know your motorbike

Knowing your motorbike well is essential for determining the right price, as well as for gaining the trust of the potential buyers. If someone who is interested in your motorcycle seems to know more about it than you, he will definitely have some doubts about buying it. Most probably, he will question your credibility and the way in which you maintained your bike. Let’s face it, how can he believe that the motorcycle was well cared for if you don’t even know how often you should change the oil for that particular model? There is also another possibility; if the potential buyer notices that the motorbike is in a good condition, but you don’t know too much about it, he will probably lead the negotiation for its price, outlining all its defects and minimising the strong points.

Use advertising

Advertising means a lot more than TV ads, and you can use this technique for increasing the number of potential clients. This way, you will be able to choose the right customer for you. Since some potential clients will try to lower the price you asked, it is always a good idea to have more people interested in your motorcycle. Post the ad on social media, specialised websites and tell your friends that you want to sell your motorbike.

Make it shine

A good first impression is always important, and motorbikes are no exception. If the vehicle will be full of dust and dirt when someone comes to see it, the potential buyer will assume from the start that it is not well-maintained and it’s not worth the money. If you polish it before, and you take care of the minor damages that can be repaired immediately without high costs, the chances of selling your motorbike for a good price will increase considerably.

Don’t invest in mods

If a new layer of paint is required, don’t hesitate to do it. It will be a good investment that will boost your chances of selling your motorbike for the best price. Don’t be afraid of buying some wax, either. However, the temptation of making modifications will be higher the moment you start preparing it for the selling process. But this is definitely not a good option, not to mention it may be really expensive. Mods will determine the buyer to believe that the motorbike is not reliable enough, and it needed some adjustments. Moreover, the modifications you make may not please and satisfy the new owner’s needs. Allow him to customise the motorbike as he wishes.

Allow test rides, but not for everyone

Test rides can convince the potential customer to buy your motorbike, but if you allow anyone to ride it, the bike may suffer damages. These damages will cost you for sure, and might even bring down the selling price or, worse, ward off customers.